Treatment of fecal incontinence
AssigneeRemendium Labs LLC
InventorRamon Jose Iglesias
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Abstract
Methods and devices to diagnose and treat fecal incontinence in females and males are provided. A multiple sensor-enabled catheter for positioning in a patient's rectum allows for the visualization and manipulation or positioning of an anatomical reference point(s) in the patient's body. A multiple sensor-enabled catheter for rectal insertion in a patient allows for the visualization and implementation of efficient and effective exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles.
Claims5
A method for the diagnosis or treatment of fecal incontinence comprising positioning in the rectum of a patient a multiple sensor-enabled catheter, visualizing the anatomical state of the patient, and manipulating the patient's body to a position capable of relieving the incontinence.
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